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AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Interest Coverage Ratio: 6.94x

The interest coverage ratio for AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) is 6.94x as of Sunday, June 14, 2026.

ABBV Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

6.94x

ABBV Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)$402.35B6.94xN/AN/AN/A
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)vs ›$371.00B4.74x6.50x9.14x10.75x
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)vs ›$294.03B17.31x16.61x13.70x12.98x
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vs ›$277.22B8.11x7.03x5.51x4.49x
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)vs ›$579.83B26.36x27.85x40.54x62.46x
Amgen Inc. (AMGN)vs ›$191.70B3.88x3.09x3.93x4.89x
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO)vs ›$174.42B5.71x5.17x6.77x10.10x
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)vs ›$155.93B11.43x6.56x7.26x7.18x
Abbott Laboratories (ABT)vs ›$153.59B23.60x17.46x17.67x16.77x
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs ›$149.38B5.78x5.55x10.96x11.04x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

6.9x

Debt/Equity

-21.12

Current Ratio

0.67

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

AbbVie Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

AbbVie Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)?
The interest coverage ratio for ABBV stock is 6.94x.

About AbbVie Inc.

AbbVie Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced medicines. Its extensive therapeutic portfolio encompasses several key areas: Immunology and Inflammation: Leading products include HUMIRA, an injectable therapy for autoimmune and intestinal Behçet's diseases; SKYRIZI, which addresses moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults; and RINVOQ, a JAK inhibitor for moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients. Oncology and Hematology: For blood cancers, AbbVie provides IMBRUVICA and VENCLEXTA (a BCL-2 inhibitor), both indicated for adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Virology: MAVYRET offers a treatment option for individuals with chronic HCV genotype 1-6 infection. Gastroenterology and Endocrinology: The company supplies CREON, an enzyme replacement therapy for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and Synthroid, used to manage hypothyroidism. Linzess/Constella helps treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation. Women's Health and Urology: Lupron serves as a palliative treatment for conditions like advanced prostate cancer, endometriosis, central precocious puberty, and anemia caused by uterine fibroids. ORILISSA, a nonpeptide small molecule GnRH antagonist, is designed for women experiencing moderate to severe endometriosis pain. Neurology: AbbVie offers Duopa and Duodopa, a levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel for Parkinson's disease, and Ubrelvy to treat migraines (with or without aura) in adults. The therapeutic formulation of Botox is also part of its offerings. Ophthalmology: Its eye care segment features Lumigan/Ganfort (a bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) and Alphagan/Combigan (an alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist), both aimed at reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension. Restasis, a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, is provided to enhance tear production, alongside other specialized eye care products. AbbVie Inc. also engages in research collaborations, including a partnership with Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and operates from its headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois.

North Chicago, IL
55,000 employees
Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - General
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Drug Manufacturers - General
CEO
Robert A. Michael